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Bankruptcies Shake Coal Industry

By Molly Moore | December 16, 2019 |

Murray Energy filed for bankruptcy in October, the latest of eight coal bankruptcies in 2019. Legal disputes regarding the summer Blackjewel bankruptcy continue.

West Virginia Fossil Fuel Severance Tax Impacts State Budget

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Lower-than-expected income from fossil fuel severance taxes is putting the West Virginia state budget in a bind. Some advocate for raising the severance tax rate on natural gas.

States Request Decision on Power Plant Bailout Plan

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Kentucky and five other states sent letters to federal authorities on the Trump administration’s plans to bail out failing coal and nuclear plants. And an investigation into a similar Ohio law found possible conflicts of interest.

Protected or not? Coal company pushes for mine in protected Tennessee area

By Willie Dodson | November 5, 2019 |

green mountains stretch into the horizon at dusk

Federal regulators are considering a proposal for a new surface coal mine in Tennessee’s Cumberland Mountains, despite the fact that in 2016, the federal government declared most of the area in question off-limits to surface mining.

19 old coal sites identified for innovative development projects

By Cat McCue | October 31, 2019 |

Appalachian communities are exploring ways to attract new businesses, pull families out of poverty and strengthen skilled workforces. A primary focus is to redevelop old, unused coal sites.

When Coal Companies Go Bankrupt, Who Cleans Up the Mess?

By The Appalachian Voice | October 11, 2019 |

Blackjewel and Revelation Energy’s July bankruptcy announcement is the latest in a long string of bankruptcies plaguing the coal industry. But this bankruptcy is different, and the troubles it brings could be a sign of more problems to come.

The Black Lung Association Responds to the Deadly Disease’s Rise

By Kevin Ridder | October 11, 2019 |

The Black Lung Association has a storied history of fighting for miners’ rights to occupational healthcare. Today, that fight continues as rates of the disease continue to climb.

Workers Push for Pay After Bankruptcy

By Kevin Ridder | October 11, 2019 |

After Blackjewel and Revelation Energy declared bankruptcy in July, the companies retroactively withdrew paychecks from their former employees’ bank accounts, triggering a nearly two-month long protest and several court battles.